Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist (Mid/Senior)

AC Disaster Consulting; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) seeks an EM Public Assistance Specialist at mid or senior level to support disaster recovery efforts nationwide. This full‑time hourly role covers on‑site deployments with up to 100% travel, delivering technical assistance, evaluating project worksheets, and guiding clients through FEMA processes from outset to closeout.

The team values compassionate guidance, collaboration, and a community approach, and offers opportunities to work across local, state, and federal

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience.
• Experience with FEMA policies, procedures, and PW development.
• Experience in Emergency Operations Center support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guide clients through the recovery process.
• Review project applications and documentation for FEMA compliance.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of assigned tasks.
• Use grant portal systems to track client information.
• Support all grant lifecycle phases from start to finish.

Skills

Disaster Recovery experience

Emergency Operations Center experience

MS Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) seeks an EM Public Assistance Specialist at mid or senior level to support disaster recovery efforts nationwide. This full‑time hourly role covers on‑site deployments with up to 100% travel, delivering technical assistance, evaluating project worksheets, and guiding clients through FEMA processes from outset to closeout.

The team values compassionate guidance, collaboration, and a community approach, and offers opportunities to work across local, state, and federal